Another Friday, another winter storm in Aroostook County. Forecasters are predicting heavy snow piling up 6 to 12 inches across the area. Here are the latest storm closings and cancellations:
With several inches of new snow on the ground and a wintry mix continuing during the day Friday, several local schools are closed or are delaying classes.
COVID-19 cases have surged across Maine since the first of December, with a record stretch of new cases and hospitalizations reaching their highest level since the pandemic started.
As hospitals all over Maine are dealing with a record number of COVID-19 patients, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle has converted its Day Surgery Unit to an additional inpatient unit.
Aroostook County saw a record number of new coronavirus cases in November and now finds itself with the highest rate of transmission in Maine as colder weather pushes more people indoors.